The 2012 vintage on the North Coast of California is widely heralded as the first of what is now a trio of excellent growing seasons. After two very cool years which included some untimely rain, 2012 was a return to normalcy to the great relief of stressed vineyard managers. A relatively large crop set in near perfect weather and then went on to ripen through dry, warm days without detrimental heat spikes. At Calluna, 2012 started less stressed because the 2010 and 2011 vintages were successful and acclaimed wines. Our approach in the vineyard - less water, less fertilizer, more sun exposure to clusters through non-vigorous canopies - and our cooler climate combine to allow us to get our fruit fully ripe, even in those more difficult years. But 2012 is indeed a step up. Not only have the vines reached maturity but there is an additional density of fruit character that allows greater balance within the structure of the wine.
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